3 Quick Things

Hi Everyone! 

Improve your health with this week’s three simple IBD tips and takeaways.

Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day. Little changes lead to big results. We challenge you to take one small action today to benefit your future tomorrows.

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Smoothies vs Juices for IBD

People who eat a variety of fruits and vegetables live longer and better lives. Smoothies and juices are two gut-friendly ways to eat more fruits and vegetables on a low-fiber diet. In our new post, we answer your most popular questions about juices and smoothies for IBD.

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Reader's Question

There are so many types of mushrooms in the food store. Are certain ones better for Crohn's? Also, what's the best way to prepare them.

You’re right - shopping for mushrooms can feel overwhelming! There are so many to choose from. All have valuable nutrients, but they vary in taste and consistency. Based on consistency, crimini and white button are probably the softest for the GI tract.

One of the easiest, tastiest, and healthiest ways to prepare mushrooms is to sauté them in chicken or vegetable broth. I like this recipe for 7-minute “Healthy Sautéed” Crimini Mushrooms.

A few IBD-specific things to keep in mind regarding mushrooms:

1. If following a low-fiber diet, then it’s best to avoid raw mushrooms.
2. People at risk for a bowel obstruction (e.g. stricturing Crohn’s) should puree mushrooms.
3. Mushrooms can cause lots of gas for some people (usually those with IBS).
4. Those with thrush, recurring yeast infections or another yeast imbalance might want to limit or avoid mushrooms until they correct their imbalance. 

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Eat Less Sugar with These Easy Tips

Eating lots of sugar weakens the gut barrier, upsets the gut microbiome and increases one’s risk of developing and flaring with IBD. 

Here are 5 seamless ways to reduce added sugar from chef and RD Ellie.

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Remember, there’s no one perfect diet for everyone with IBD. If you or anyone you know struggles with what to eat with Crohn's or Ulcerative Colitis, then check out our new ebook, Eating with IBD: The Essentials. Do you have a question about these topics, or something else? Just reply with your question to this email and it may appear in an upcoming newsletter.

In good health,

Colleen, Bertina & Scott

This newsletter is for informational purposes only and is in no way intended as medical counseling or medical advice. Results may vary.